Catherine's Cupboard Food Pantry

What
We Do

In addition to providing fresh produce and nonperishable goods to those in need, Catherine’s Cupboard offers many community programs. From our Lending Library to our Children’s Corner, there’s something for everyone.

Location

Hours

Open each Wednesday evening, 5-6:30 p.m.
Note: Closed when Standish public schools are closed due to weather (RSU 6).

Eligibility Requirements

Catherine's Cupboard is open and available to residents of Cumberland County and parts of York County, Maine. Registered clients are eligible to regularly receive food once per calendar month. However, no pre-registration is necessary.

Providing Sustainable Solutions

In addition, we have opened Catherine’s Closet where clean, donated clothing and blankets are handed out to families in the region each Wednesday as well, from 5-6:30 p.m., weather permitting.

How Can You Help?

Catherine’s Cupboard runs 100% on donations. We are always looking for community partners to work with us to end hunger in Maine. Volunteers are also in demand and vital to the success of our programs.

Want to be a part of something wonderful and lend a hand to help others? Volunteer to set up and distribute food on Wednesdays from 1-4 p.m. or 4-7 p.m.

Donations

Catherine's Cupboard accepts both monetary donations and donations of goods and services.

For donations of goods (including food) and services, see individual instructions below:

Food items and miscellaneous hygiene products may be deposited in the donation receptacles located at the Standish Town Hall and around the College.

To donate all other items or services, please contact Kathryn Cody at 207-893-7794 or
kcody@sjcme.edu.

CLINK
Program

We supply the CLYNK bags and stickers. You fill them up with returnable bottles and cans. It’s that simple!

Drop-off locations are available at all participating Hannaford locations. 100% of proceeds go directly to Catherine’s Cupboard Food Pantry, making it an easy way to give back. For more information on participating in the program, email Kathryn Cody at
kcody@sjcme.edu.

Together, we can make a difference.

Our History

Catherine's Cupboard Food Pantry was founded in April, 2008, by the College's Mercy Center, the Town of Standish, and Bon Appétit Management Company, as a collaborative outreach of Saint Joseph's. Campus Ministry received an endowment from Andrew & Helen McSween through Saint
Joseph's College to conduct good works in the Town of Standish. Initially operated out of the Steep Falls fire station, the Town of Standish has since provided space in its new municipal center, greatly increasing the capacity for service. In addition to providing
food assistance, Catherine's Cupboard puts on programs that service the community, such as Kid's Corner, occasional health screenings, and educational activities for all ages.

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